Conflict Theories of Aging Grew During the 1980s as the Number

Conflict theories of aging grew during the 1980s as the number of jobs as well as federal spending shrunk. The apparent connection between these social shifts and the proliferation of conflict theories can be explained if we consider that conflict theories of aging focus on:

A) how well-integrated the elderly are into society
B) how older persons actively participate in determining their well-being
C) how people are relieved of their traditional roles as they age
D) different groups competing for scarce resources